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A review of the recent development, challenges, and opportunities of electronic waste (e-waste)
Author Affiliations
Swinburne University of Technology, Texas Tech University, Jouf University, Northern University Bangladesh, ...
Published InInternational Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Year2022
Citations292
Abstract
Abstract This study reviews recent developments, challenges, and the prospect of electronic waste (e-waste). Various aspects of e-waste, including collection, pre-treatment, and recycling, are discussed briefly. It is found that Europe is the leading collector of e-waste, followed by Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa. The monetary worth of e-waste raw materials is estimated to be $57.0 billion. However, only $10.0 billion worth of e-waste is recycled and recovered sustainably, offsetting 15.0 million tonnes (Mt) of CO 2 . The major challenges of e-waste treatment include collection, sorting and inhomogeneity of waste, low energy density, prevention of further waste, emission, and cost-effective recycling. Only 78 countries in the world now have e-waste related legislation. Such legislation is not effectively implemented in…
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Fields & Keywords
Physical SciencesEnvironmental ScienceIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesExtraction and Separation ProcessesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementWaste managementNatural resource economicsEnvironmental planningEnvironmental protectionEconomic growthEcologyLinguisticsLawMicroeconomics